Another broadband hardware review has been added to our collection. This
time we are looking at the Asus DSL-N55U which has the following key features:

Built in ASDL2+ modem

Four Gigabit Ethernet ports

Two USB sockets

Dual band 2.4GHz and 5GHz a/b/g/n wireless networks

Media server with support for DLNA, iTunes, FTP, HTTP

USB Printer sharing ports

Built in VPN Server

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We put the router through its paces, and the review also shows how to
configure the QoS controls, which with the rise of catch-up TV services is
becoming more important as people try to manage their ADSL2+ connections so
that one persons usage does not impact adversely on another using the same
connection.

If you are a router or other broadband hardware manufacturer and would like
us to carry out one of our in-depth hardware reviews with a view to publishing
in the new year, rather than the more usual 300 to 400 word summaries hardware
usually gets then email us team@thinkbroadband.com.

Comments

Posted by
Jimneybob over 4 years ago
Can I suggest it might be useful for you folks to do a review of BT's Homehub3. I know it doesn't sound exciting but I'm guessing a high percentage of your readers have or are looking to get fibre broadband as soon as it is available in their area. A big percentage of those folks will be with BT and using the Homehub3. Even if not on fibre BT has a large ADSL customer base using the same router. It would make a good modern day baseline for comparison to other units out there in the marketplace. When I read your reviews I always think how does that compare to what I have already - the Homehub3.

Posted by
andrew ( staff member)
over 4 years ago
If you are reading this BT, can we have a HomeHub 3 to play with.

Posted by
KevG123 over 4 years ago
Andrew, I have a spare one in the garage you're welcome to. No good to me, I need a 2Wire to squeeze out 1.3Mb on my long rural line

Posted by
otester over 4 years ago
When it comes to congestion management with residential hardware...

Router + Gargoyle firmware > Anything else.

Posted by
babis3g over 4 years ago
NICE REVIEW...As this model attracted my interest, i did some search and end up at their forums.
Seems their support team are soon to convert one of thelan port in use for ethernet wan port which seems nice and maybe future load balance(according to support stuff at asus forum)
i may go for it as i only use adsl and my line is direct to exchange so no fttc